
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Providence, RI from $500 (30 Rentals)
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The Flynn

Wayland Manor Apartments

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3 Doane Ave

266-270 Wickenden St

The Plant

The 91 Lofts
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FOUND Study College Hill

Lockwood Plaza Apartments

Alumni East Apartments

26-28 Pitman St

101 Hillside Ave.

110 Benefit Street Apartment Homes

22-24 Pocasset Ave
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530 Broadway

Lofts at Lyman Mill

Midland Manor Apartments

Northfield Manor

Mineral Spring Gardens

Lincoln Lofts
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Four Seasons South

Hillside Terrace Apartments

63 Darling St

Lofts 125

100 Dexter St

East Shore Apartment Homes

Garden Village
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Providence, RI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Providence?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Studio Apartments | $1,935 | $742 | $3,462 |
| Providence 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $800 | $4,445 |
| Providence 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,602 | $1,205 | $6,133 |
| Providence 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $1,695 | $6,977 |
| Providence 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,488 | $780 | $6,000 |
| Providence 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,525 | $2,800 | $4,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Providence Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Providence?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Providence is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Providence?
The cheapest apartment in Providence is The Flynn which is listed at $1,171, while the average apartment in Providence costs $3,144.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Providence?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 183 regular apartments in Providence that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Providence?
Cheap apartments in Providence have an average cost of $493 which is $2,651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Providence.
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